State opens bars on September 14th and County steps up enforcement
Sep 12, 2020
As the latest from Tallahassee allows bars to open at the same time positive cases are spiking, the County’s new Order allows the County and other […]
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State opens bars on September 14th and County steps up enforcement
As the latest from Tallahassee allows bars to open at the same time positive cases are spiking, the County’s new Order allows the County and other […]
City and local restaurants, breweries team together to create StreateryGNV
Sep 12, 2020
The Gainesville City Commission approved a temporary repeal of its open container law, by a 4-3 vote Thursday, in support of a comprehensive strategy to accommodate the creation […]
Alachua County cold case detective recounts interview with serial killer featured on 60 Minutes
Sep 11, 2020
Alachua County Sheriff’s Cold Case Detective Kevin Allen said he was lucky to be the first of 10 detectives to interview convicted serial killer Samuel Little […]
Alachua County rolls out new fleet of school buses
Sep 11, 2020
In just the first week of school, Alachua County Public Schools has put 40 brand new school buses on the road, and another 40 will be […]
Friday Night Game of the Week: Gainesville-Santa Fe showdown highlights week two
Sep 11, 2020
Tonight is week two of the high school football season. Gainesville High School will travel to Santa Fe (Alachua) for Senior Night as part of our […]
Senior Spotlight: Hunter Cornwall of Hope Christian wants to lead the Lions past Riverside Friday night
Sep 10, 2020
Today’s rising senior spotlight is on Hunter Cornwall of Hope Christian Academy of Starke. Cornwall will play 6-man football, basketball, and baseball during his senior season. […]
Local wildlife artist creates gator face masks
Sep 10, 2020
Renowned Gainesville Wildlife Artist Jim Wilson announced that he was literally “back to the drawing board” on his Facebook page. He has, “dusted off the […]
29 Alachua County high school students named National Merit semifinalists
Sep 10, 2020
It was announced this week that 29 Alachua County Public School students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. According to […]
Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight
Sep 10, 2020
Florida’s Minority Trailblazers Dr. Susan MacManus Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Virtual Program: Registration required via Zoom In celebration of the 19th Amendment centennial, which […]
Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery of a residence
Sep 9, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to the 4900 block of NW 20th Terrace this morning at approximately 3:55AM in reference to an armed robbery of […]
Senior Spotlight: Taylor Kendrick’s speed and strength leads the Blue Wave into 2020
Sep 9, 2020
Today our senior spotlight is on Taylor Kendrick of P.K. Yonge High School. Kendrick plays football and will run track for the Blue Wave. He will […]
Parents upset that marching bands are limited to 50, won’t perform on fields
Sep 9, 2020
Alachua County Parent Jeni Smith launched a petition against the school district limiting marching bands from performing on the field and serving as pep bands only. […]
Giant power transformer makes safe trip from Newberry to Fort White solar farm
Sep 9, 2020
She arrived in Newberry by rail car two weeks ago as discreetly as a 144,000 pound power transformer could. And two weeks later, on a quiet […]
August rainfall was plentiful across central and north Florida
Sep 9, 2020
August brought above-average rainfall across much of the St. Johns River Water Management District and shrank a 12-month rainfall deficit in Putnam, St. Johns and Flagler […]
Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza
Sep 8, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery early this morning to a Domino’s Pizza location at the 2100 block of SW 13th […]
Trio of medications showing early promise against coronavirus, UF Health researchers find
Sep 8, 2020
The race to find effective treatments for COVID-19 isn’t just about developing new drugs. University of Florida Health scientists are studying a trio of existing medications […]
Gainesville City Commissioner Adrian Hayes Santos hosting telephone town hall
Sep 8, 2020
Gainesville City Commissioner Adrian Hayes Santos will host a one-hour telephone town hall Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:15 p.m. for District 4 residents and all Gainesville […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in solving possible homicide case from 2019
Sep 8, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking help in locating Stephen Cox, who was last seen on September 3rd, 2019. His vehicle was found […]
On the Agenda: Pine Ridge RV Park proposal sparks concern from neighbors
Sep 7, 2020
A public hearing to discuss a proposed 374 RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County […]
Bell sweeps Union County in season opener
Sep 7, 2020
On Friday night, the Bell volleyball team swept visiting Union County (Lake Butler) 25-16, 25-23, 25-13 to move to 1-0 on the season. Senior Taria Liles […]
Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals for children through December
Sep 7, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department has received authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer free meals to all Alachua […]
Player of the Week: Mackey overcomes heavy heart to rally Hornets past Newberry 20-14
Sep 7, 2020
The Sonic Drive-In Player-of-the-Game for Friday, September 4th was Chaz’ Mackey of the Hawthorne Hornets. Mackey, a transfer quarterback from North Marion High School, threw two […]
City of Gainesville eases parking restrictions
Sep 7, 2020
Due to the effects of the pandemic, the City of Gainesville announces the following changes to City parking restrictions and requirements: The grace period for neighborhood […]
Updating Breaking News: Bicyclist dies in collision with pickup truck in Levy County
Sep 6, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash between a pickup truck and bicycle this morning at approximately 7:17 am on NE 60th Street west of […]